We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, including planting and crop updates, and some tips for this stage of production. National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall joins us to detail the issue with New World Screwworm in Mexico and USDA's decision to close the border, plus steps taken to prevent and control this pest.

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This morning we have a conversation with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Greg Peterson, also known as Machinery Pete.

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It's time for the Friday Free-for-all with panelists Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer. Topics include budget reconciliation and the Farm Bill, HHS Secretary Kennedy and USDA Secretary Rollins, India vs. Pakistan, trade deals and more.

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Davis Michaelsen has a conversation with Josh Linville of StoneX Group about concerns and challenges with inputs as trade issues get sorted out. And we welcome Colton Lacina, vice president of real estate at Farmers National Company, to share his perspective on land values.

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Dr. Jim Mintert, professor emeritus at Purdue University, joins us to talk about the latest Ag Economy Barometer which sees an uptick in optimism among participating farmers. Our Farmer Forum features Chad Leman of Illinois and Bill Flory of Idaho.

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LaSalle Economics president Dr. Vince Malanga joins us to discuss the delicate balance between tariffs and trade, interest rates and inflation, and President Trump's proposed budget. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation and he talks about the challenges he's seeing with tariffs and trade partners, including Mexico.

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We have Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete join us to talk about his vintage Pick of the Week plus several other interesting auctions to report. Tom Sell of Combest Sell & Associates shares his perspective on President Trump's first 100 days including key cabinet members like USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.

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This week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio and ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer includes discussion on the Canadian elections, budget reconciliation, U.S. agreement with Ukraine, increase in non-farm payrolls, tariffs and trade and more.

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U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) joins us to discuss the dropping of charges by the U.S. Government against the Maude Family in a land dispute, the situation with the CO2 pipeline, renewing tax cuts and more. Bob Elliott is a co-founder plus CEO and CIO of Unlimited Funds. He joins us to share perspective on the economy, including the reduction in GDP. And we have another important Growing Matters Be Sure message from Patsy Laird of Syngenta.

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Grant Gardner is an Assistant Extension Professor, Grains at the University of Kentucky and he joins us to discuss the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. We get planting progress reports from Rock Katschnig of Illinois and Bob Hemesath of Iowa in this week's Farmer Forum, plus discuss their thoughts on policy and trade issues.

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